I don't know if it's just our family, but certain phrases seem to stick with us ('Got it wrong again, Dad' - vintage Dick Emery. 'Snob goblets' (used to describe anything useless but adored by the upper classes) - vintage The Good Life). Anyway, P and I were great Brookside fans at one time and the phrase 'Nice one, Jackie' (as used frequently by Jimmy Corkhill to his long-suffering wife, Jackie) has definitely stuck. We use it quite often to describe anything good happening, or one of us having a good idea. Today has definitely been a 'Nice one, Jackie.'
First up I sold another of my book bags on e-bay. I always feel very proud of myself if someone is prepared to part with their hard-earned cash to buy something I've made.
Secondly, my first monthly draw of my new premium bonds has produced a £50 win - I know it won't change my life but I'm nevertheless pleased. And, who knows, next month I might win the million!!
Thirdly, I found a wonderful game for DN in the charity shop, Dino Buzz. It's one of those games where you have to get a metal hook around a metal shape without one touching the other and causing a 'buzzing' sound. I remember there was something like this as a game at the local Flower Show which we attended every year when I was little. I could never do it, try as I might (I think there may have been a cash prize if you could do it which made me all the more determined), and judging by my attempts with the Dino Buzz I don't think I've improved over the years!! I daresay DN will be very good at it.
Oh, and finally the sun is shining - hurrah.
I'd love to hear any phrases / catchphrases that have stuck in your family
Hi Elizabeth! I was hopeless at those puzzles too! lol! Our favourite phrase is taken from a pizza advert long ago - "that's handy arry!" gets used quite a bit around here. I have finally picked up the courage to take your advice and start my own blog! Early days yet!
Posted by: Heather | 06/05/2008 at 12:53 PM